Sri Lanka

Rumesh Pathirage Wins Commonwealth Games Javelin Gold in Glasgow

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a throw of 89.75 metres. This mark secured Sri Lanka's first gold medal in athletics. India's Neeraj Chopra took the silver medal with a season best…

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The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

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1 August 2026 · morning